A very bumpy, grueling road to Warrior Mountain in Colorado

Warrior Mountain is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3.433m (11,263ft) above sea level, located in Clear Creek County, in the U.S. state of Colorado.

Warrior Mountain

Where is Warrior Mountain?

The peak is located east of Juniper Pass, in the north-central part of Colorado, within the Arapaho National Forest.

Why is there a road to Warrior Mountain?

The summit hosts a radio tower and provides for grand views to the west of the Mount Evans Group, Chief Mountain to the east and on a clear day, parts of Denver are visible to the northeast.

Is the road to Warrior Mountain unpaved?

The road to the summit is totally unpaved. It's called FS-264. 1. A 4x4 vehicle is required due to its steepness. 

How long is the road to Warrior Mountain?

Starting from the Warrior Mountain Picnic Ground, on the Colorado State Highway 103, aka Squaw Pass Road, the road is 377.11 m (1,237.24 ft) long. Over this distance the elevation gain is 34 meters. The average gradient is 9.01%.

Is the road to Warrior Mountain open year-round?

Set high in the Front Range, the road is not plowed in winters. Accessibility is largely limited to the summer season.

 

 

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